John Macleod (British Army officer)
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Lieutenant-General Sir John Angus Macleod GCH (29 January 1752 – 26 January 1833) was Master Gunner, St James's Park, the most senior ceremonial post in the Royal Artillery after the sovereign.
Sir John Macleod | |
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| Born | 29 January 1752 |
| Died | 26 January 1833 (aged 80)[1] Woolwich, London, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Military Academy, Woolwich |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Service years | 1767–1833 |
Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
Conflicts | |
| Awards | Royal Guelphic Order |
Military career
Educated at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Macleod was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1771.[2]
In 1781, he was ordered to join the force under Earl Cornwallis which was sent to North Carolina and which took part in the Battle of Guilford.[3] He was, in 1782, appointed Commander of the Royal Artillery at a time when they had just five battalions.[4] He was appointed Deputy Adjutant-General of the Royal Artillery, an honorary position, in 1795.[5] Under Macleod's direction the Royal Artillery had been expanded to ten battalions by 1808.[6] He also held the position of Master Gunner, St James's Park from 1808.[7]
In 1809, he was involved in the expedition to Walcheren.[8] After the Battle of Waterloo, the Duke of Wellington appointed him Director-General of the Royal Artillery.[9]
In April 1827, he was given command of the Field Train, again an honorary position.[10]
Personal life
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On 2 January 1783, Macleod was married to Lady Wilhelmina Emilia Kerr, the daughter of William Kerr, 4th Marquess of Lothian.[11]